Operation Rhino (2001 AD)

Operation Rhino (United States vs Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan & Taliban) took place in 2001 AD during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

Year: 2001 AD
Date: 2001-10-20
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Side A: United States
Side B: Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Taliban
Commanders (A): General Tommy Franks (Commander, USCENTCOM), Lieutenant General Dell Dailey (Commander, JSOC), Colonel Joseph Votel (Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment), Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Banach (Commander, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment)
Commanders (B): Mullah Omar (not present)
Casualties: approx. No casualties in the operation, 2 killed in a helicopter crash while on standby for CSAR.11 killed (allegedly)
Outcome: U.S. victory
Coordinates: 30.487°, 64.526°